Trail Running calendar near Elyria 2026-2027

Celebrate the start of baseball season with a themed race through historic Tremont. Run the bases at Clark Field and enjoy a festive post race block party at Mosaic Brewing.

A women-only running and walking event supporting the New Life Serenity Center. Choose from a 5k run or a 1 mile walk at Clark Field along the Towpath in Cleveland. Registration includes a shirt, medal, and refreshments, with awards for top..

A fun, donut-themed race day at Toledo's Glass City Metropark. Choose from a Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, or a family-friendly 1 Mile and Kid's Dash. All finishers get a shirt, medal, and a donut at the finish line.

A hilly trail event in Loudonville, Ohio on April 11, 2026 offering 50K and 25K courses with over 4,800 feet of climb. The 50K includes a finisher buckle and fixed cutoffs; registration opens January 7, 2026.

Test your endurance in Brecksville with a 13 mile weighted ruck across 978 feet of elevation. Choose between 10, 25, or 50 pound load categories to suit your physical goals.

The Dirty Dash offers a 10k or half marathon on the trails of South Chagrin Reservation. The course winds through quiet forests and past Sulphur Springs with its waterfalls. This event is part of the broader Dirty Trail Series.

Experience a point-to-point net-downhill race through Geauga and Lake Counties on a historic rail trail. Choose from 20, 15, or 10 miles and enjoy a post-race pancake breakfast at the finish line.

Experience the rugged beauty of Mohican State Park at Mo Spring. Choose between three trail distances featuring steep hills, scenic waterfalls, and the deep Clearfork Gorge for a memorable outdoor adventure in Ohio.

Experience the natural beauty of Point Pelee National Park with 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km road and trail courses set at the southernmost point of mainland Canada.

A trail event at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover Ohio offering 9ish, 25k and 50k courses on single track, bridle trails and short gravel sections, with well stocked aid stations, a cupless policy, and gnome themed finishers awards.

Experience a variety of obstacle course races at Southington Off Road Park near Cleveland. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to 50K including a dedicated kids race and the opportunity to earn a Trifecta in one weekend.

Timed ultrarunning options on a mostly shaded 2.92 mile loop at Richfield Heritage Preserve, with camping, aid station service, chip timing and awards for finishers. Multiple timed distances and a 100 mile option are offered.

A supported trail event at Camp Manatoc offering multiple distances including a 10k, half and full marathon, and an eight hour format. The course is almost all trail and the event is part of the Ohio Endurance Series.

A 5K trail run and walk through the Norma Johnson Center trails near Dover, Ohio with parking and race-day registration at the adjoining Yellowbrick on 39. Awards and a door-prize drawing follow the event.

Experience one of the nation’s oldest ultra-marathons through the 5,000-acre Mohican Memorial State Forest. This event offers 100-mile, 50-mile, and marathon distances and serves as a qualifier for the Western States 100.

Experience a true cross country race through the wooded trails and rolling hills of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This event features a scenic 5K trail run and a flat 1 mile grass loop for children.

A 24 hour ultramarathon at St. Helena Park in Canal Fulton, Ohio, run as repeated five mile loops on packed crushed limestone with a short grassy camping section. Options include a 25K, individual 24 hour entry, and relay teams.

Experience a unique 5K obstacle course with trails and hills or enjoy a family walk in Akron. This community event celebrate wellness and connection with medals for 5K finishers and shirts for walkers.

A *15K* trail race at Sand Run Metro Park in Akron featuring over 1,000 feet of climb, single track loops, and an out and back on the jogging trail. Registration closes June 5 and entry includes a shirt and medal.

Enjoy a hilly run or walk around the lake at Munroe Falls Metro Park. This community event features a 5k run, a 1.55 mile fun walk, and live music at a stroller and pet friendly finish line.